The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified contact tracing, laboratory testing and the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to high-risk states as Nigeria strengthens efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified contact tracing, laboratory testing and the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to high-risk states as Nigeria strengthens efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak.
The agency disclosed this in an update on its response activities, noting that it continued to hold daily Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) meetings to review progress, coordinate interventions and identify priorities across key response areas.
The meetings bring together teams working on laboratory services, disease surveillance, risk communication and community engagement, among other critical areas.
Under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the NCDC is coordinating the response in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, relevant ministries, departments and agencies, and development partners.
The agency said response measures include monitoring identified contacts, mobilising laboratory testing kits and providing PPE and other essential supplies to states considered at high risk.
Investigations are also being conducted by Port Health Services in collaboration with aviation stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen health surveillance and prevent further transmission.
The NCDC emphasised the importance of coordinated action, timely information and public cooperation in protecting Nigerians and containing the outbreak.
It urged continued support for public health measures as response teams sustain surveillance, testing and other interventions.
